Are We Running Out of Precious Elements? - Sustainability and Resource Management

Explore the critical issue of dwindling precious elements in this 53-minute panel discussion from The Royal Institution. Delve into the potential consequences of depleting chemical elements essential for modern technology and life itself. Learn from experts in chemistry, waste management, and sustainability as they discuss the impact of consumer culture on element scarcity and propose solutions for preserving these resources. Gain insights into topics such as colloidal crystal templating, the value of older electronics, DIY metal recouping, recycling challenges, and the concept of "right to repair." Examine the roles of critical raw materials, rare earth metals, and sustainable design in addressing this global concern. Discover how individuals and industries can contribute to safeguarding precious elements for future generations through shared responsibility and rethinking our throwaway culture.

Intro
Sustainability
Fixing Technology
colloidal crystal templating
Precious element
Iridium
Ta tantalum
What happens to electronics
Older electronics have more gold
Wild DIY recouping of metals
Recycling
Irreplaceable Elements
Critical Raw Materials
Design Life
Right to Repair
Cost Per Year
Rare Earth Metals
Questions
Apples Commitment
Lifetime Costing
Endoflife
Shared Responsibility
The throwaway culture